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Friends of Fisher House - Illinois

Helping Military Families During Medical Crises Because A Family's Love Is Good Medicine

Friends of
Fisher House - Illinois

Helping Military Families During Medical Crises Because A Family's Love Is Good Medicine

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Military Families Express Heartfelt Appreciation

I’m overwhelmed by the impeccable service…this has been one of the most beautiful experiences under the circumstances for my Dad’s medical problems…grateful doesn’t cover how I feel and blessed.

 

This our first time at the Fisher House—how amazing it is! ...thank you for providing comfort when we’re feeling most uncertain of what our future holds…after long days at the hospital it’s so nice to find fellowship upon return “home.”

 

Back again..so nice to know the Fisher House and staff are here for us. Especially when there is so much unknown in the future of my husband’s health…you provide for us at a time when we are dealing with issues that sometimes overwhelm us.

 

The staff didn’t act like staff. They treated us like family. I thought it would be like living in barracks. Wow, was I wrong! I’m grateful to Fisher House..found a new charity that is near and dear to my heart.

 

This stay helped so much! God blessed me by allowing us to stay in the Fisher House which gives peace in this timed of need.

 

After being here 32 days, we are going home…Fisher House is a lifesaver..what a beautiful place! Thankful for everyone who touched our lives.

Military Families Hosted

Project Donor

Funding for this project was provided by the Veterans Cash Scratch-off Lottery Grant from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Cash

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
833 South Spring Street
P.O. Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
Phone: 217-782-6641
www2.illinois.gov/veterans

 

Friends of Fisher House – Illinois Partners 1st Benefit at Chicago Country Western Mecca Joe's Bar, Nets Almost $11,000 in Sponsor Support & Ticket Sale Donations For 2010 Chris Young Benefit Concert

A portion of each ticket sale of the over 500 attendees at the Fall 2010 Benefit was donated by Joe's Bar to Friends of Fisher House – Illinois (FOFH-IL) to help support Illinois' first $5.7 Million Fisher House on Hines VA Hospital grounds.

One of Country Western's best-selling new male artists, Chris Young, performed October 15, 2010 at popular Joe's Bar on Weed Street at a benefit to support non-profit Friends of Fisher House – Illinois' (FOFH-IL) humanitarian assistance to military families facing medical crises.

"I am a huge supporter of the military and I love playing at Joe's. This combines two of my favorite things," according to Chris Young.

Ed Warm, Joe's Bar General Manager adds, "We are truly impressed by the amazing $5.7-million Fisher House for military families on Hines VA Hospital grounds. This 'home away from home' has provided free lodging to over 280 military families and veterans since its March opening. Our management is committed to helping ensure all military families receive this help with all of their everyday needs provided as they support their loved ones undergoing medical treatment at Hines VA polytrauma center."

According to volunteer, non-profit FOFH-IL President Betty Stamatis who previously coordinated the drive to raise construction funds, "We are proud and thrilled to have the support of Joe's Bar and Chris Young. Joe's Bar has generously donated a portion of ticket sales to our humanitarian mission.

"We are already planning our second Country Western in partnership with Joe's Bar. Watch for details in October 2011."

Anonymous Sponsors and on-site cash donors gave $8,131 to the benefit.

Photography Courtesy of Harry Theodore

Chris Young

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A Foot-Stompin' Good Time Was Had by All at FOFH-IL's 1st Country Western Benefit Headlining Chris Young
a true crowd pleaser with his enthusiasm and rich vocals. "I am a huge supporter of the military and I love playing at Joe's. This combines two of my favorite things," according to Chris Young. Fans arrived from as far as Wisconsin for this Benefit concert by one of Country Western's best-selling new male artists.

A Quick Meet Before a Great Performance FOFH-IL Vice President Joel Heffernan (l), Chair of the non-profit's first Country Western Benefit at Joe's Bar, pauses for a group shot with Chris Young (center), Betty Stamatis, FOFH-IL President, and Harry Theodore, FOFH-IL Co-Vice President/Communications.
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Manning the FOFH-IL Booth at Joe's Bar Country Western Benefit to Spread Word About Our Mission are (l-r) Bonnie Chattler, Treasurer; Sue Paulsen, Director; and Lisa Mariottini, Executive Secretary. Thank You Joe's Bar FOFH-IL Vice President Joel Heffernan (r) thanks Joe's Bar and General Manager Ed Warm for staging a fantastic program and donating close to $3,000 to Friends of Fisher House – Illinois mission to support military families during medical crises.